InterNations - A Place for Russians in Sydney

Privet to all of our Russians in Sydney! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Russian expats in Sydney? Are you looking for advice from other Russians, e.g. which bars in Sydney will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for borscht?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Sydney. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Russian expats, coming from Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Saint Petersburg and all regions of Russia.

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Serhat Ahmed

Serhat Ahmed

Without experience of having lived abroad, I thought it would be hard to get to know other expats. But not with InterNations.

Lotta Koskinen

Lotta Koskinen

When I first attended the Sydney Bar night I was really nervous. But everyone welcomed me and I quickly felt as part of the community.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Sydney

40,337
members in Sydney
702
Russian members
35
monthly events
26
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Russians at our events in Sydney

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Russians in Sydney.

Check Out the New Fish Market
Check Out the New Fish Market
Hi everyone, Let’s go and check out the new (...) Protected content (...) together 🐟 We’ll walk around, explore the new space, and grab lunch there — plenty of options and a great spot to chat and hang out. Let's meet at the light rail station and walk from there, as its quite big. See you all
Hi everyone, Let’s go and check out the new (...) Protected content (...) together 🐟 We’ll walk around, explore the new space, and grab lunch there — plenty of options and a great spot to chat and hang out. Let's meet at the light rail station and walk from there, as its quite big. See you all
InterNations Sydney - January 2026 Drinks @Brooksy Bar
Dear Sydney Community, Happy New Year to all of you! I am looking forward to an amazing 2026. Please join me to celebrate the beginning of the new year at Brooksy Bar on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, starting from 18:00. https://www.brooksybar.com/ Brooksy Bar, where sophistication meets mystery
Dear Sydney Community, Happy New Year to all of you! I am looking forward to an amazing 2026. Please join me to celebrate the beginning of the new year at Brooksy Bar on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, starting from 18:00. https://www.brooksybar.com/ Brooksy Bar, where sophistication meets mystery
Explore Australia’s Biggest Ron Mueck Show of Hyper-Real Figures
Ron Mueck: Encounter is coming to Sydney this summer, a rare Sydney-exclusive exhibition by acclaimed Australian sculptor Ron Mueck. Known for his hyper-realistic and emotionally charged figures, Mueck explores the human experience at extraordinary scales, from intimate to monumental. The exhibition
Ron Mueck: Encounter is coming to Sydney this summer, a rare Sydney-exclusive exhibition by acclaimed Australian sculptor Ron Mueck. Known for his hyper-realistic and emotionally charged figures, Mueck explores the human experience at extraordinary scales, from intimate to monumental. The exhibition
InterNations Sydney - Drinks February 2026 @Munich Brauhaus
Dear Sydney Community, I am super excited to invite you to our first event at Munich Brauhaus on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, starting from 18:00. Housed in a stone, heritage-listed building, in the heart of The Rocks, Munich Brauhaus is the place to be for those looking for a range of thirst-quen
Dear Sydney Community, I am super excited to invite you to our first event at Munich Brauhaus on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, starting from 18:00. Housed in a stone, heritage-listed building, in the heart of The Rocks, Munich Brauhaus is the place to be for those looking for a range of thirst-quen

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Why Russian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Russian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Personal Development Group
Personal Development Group
Night Out Group
Night Out Group
Happy Hour Group
Happy Hour Group
Changemakers Group
Changemakers Group

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Russian Expats in Sydney Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Russian expats in Sydney exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Harbour City" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Sydney’s Russian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Russian expats in Sydney.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Sydney to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Russians in Sydney at Our Events

Our community in Sydney is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Sydney’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Russian expats to explore Queensland. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Russia in your local community as well as Russians in Australia nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Russians living in Sydney!

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